'''Cuyahoga''' [http://www.cuyahogacounty.us] is a county in [[Northeast Ohio]]. The City of [[Cleveland (Ohio)|Cleveland]] is its County Seat and the hub a 13-county region with 4.5 million people.

'''Cuyahoga''' [http://www.cuyahogacounty.us] is a county in [[Northeast Ohio]]. The City of [[Cleveland (Ohio)|Cleveland]] is its County Seat and the hub a 13-county region with 4.5 million people.

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*'''Cleveland''' [http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us], the County Seat of Cuyahoga County, is the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World" and home to one of the five richest collections of arts and culture institutions in the US.

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*'''[[Cleveland]]''' [http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us], the County Seat of Cuyahoga County, is the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World" and home to one of the five richest collections of arts and culture institutions in the US.

[[Image:Cuyahoga County Ohio USA.jpg|thumb|600px|Map of Cleveland and suburbs]]

[[Image:Cuyahoga County Ohio USA.jpg|thumb|600px|Map of Cleveland and suburbs]]

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Get to know Cleveland's suburbs, because there are ''58'' of them just in Cuyahoga County! That's the most per square mile of any major city in the United States.

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*[[Beachwood]] is the cosmopolitan mecca of Cleveland's East Side, including the core of both its "Fashion District" and its "Restaurant Row"".

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*[[Berea]] is a small town on the Rocky River and home to Baldwin-Wallace College as well as the NFL Cleveland Browns Training Center.

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*[[Bay Village]] is mostly a residential outer ring suburb with lakefront mansions and condominiums along with quiet middle-class neighborhoods. The Huntington Reservation has the West Side's finest beach with an excellent view of Downtown Cleveland.

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*[[Beachwood]] is the cosmopolitan mecca of Cleveland's East Side, including the core of both its "Fashion District" and its "Restaurant Row".

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*[[Bedford]]

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*[[Bedford Heights]]

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*[[Bentleyville]]

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*[[Berea]] is a historic town on the East Branch of the Rocky River, home to Baldwin-Wallace College, the Cuyahoga County Fair, and the NFL Cleveland Browns Training Center. Unique dining and shops await in Downtown Berea, along with pleasant walks in the expansive parks around Coe, Baldwin, and Wallace Lakes. [http://www.thestationrestaurant.com The Station Restaurant] is a nationally reknowned destination for railfans to watch the frequent trains passing through on the CSX and Norfolk Southern Railroads.

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*[[Brecksville]] is a quaint suburb tucked into the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks and is situated between Cleveland and Akron.

*[[Brecksville]] is a quaint suburb tucked into the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks and is situated between Cleveland and Akron.

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*[[Broadview Heights]] is nicknamed "Highest of the Heights" as it has the highest elevation and the highest point in Cuyahoga County.

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*[[Brook Park]] became prominent in the 1950s with the opening of the Ford Motor Company's Cleveland Engine Plants. Brook Park is also home to the bulk of NASA's Glenn Research Center and the Ohio Aerospace Institute, both located next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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*[[Brooklyn]]

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*[[Brooklyn Heights]]

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*[[Chagrin Falls Township]]

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[[Image:Chagrin Falls Ohio.jpg|thumb|200px|Downtown Chagrin Falls]]

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*[[Chagrin Falls Village]], named after a French fur trader ''Sequin'', is a charming town in suburban Cleveland, sitting atop the waterfalls of the Chagrin River.

*[[Cleveland Heights]], first named "Turkey Ridge", is an inner ring suburb that sits atop Cedar Hill (the last of the Allegheny foothills), overlooking University Circle and some breathtaking views of the Cleveland skyline.

*[[Cleveland Heights]], first named "Turkey Ridge", is an inner ring suburb that sits atop Cedar Hill (the last of the Allegheny foothills), overlooking University Circle and some breathtaking views of the Cleveland skyline.

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[[Image:Chagrin Falls Ohio.jpg|thumb|200px|Downtown Chagrin Falls]]

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*[[East Cleveland]]

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*[[Chagrin Falls]], named after a French fur trader ''Sequin'', is a charming town in suburban Cleveland, sitting atop the waterfalls of the Chagrin River.

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*[[Euclid]]

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*[[Fairview Park]] is a quiet inner-ring suburb on the west side of the Rocky River with plenty of shops and restaurants along Lorain Road with the newly rebuilt Westgate Shopping Center on Center Ridge Road.

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*[[Garfield Heights]]

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*[[Gates Mills]]

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*[[Hunting Valley]]

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*[[Independence (Ohio)|Independence]] is the commercial mecca south of Cleveland, providing businesses accessibility to the East and West Sides of town as well as both Cleveland and Akron. It will soon be home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers training center.

*[[Independence (Ohio)|Independence]] is the commercial mecca south of Cleveland, providing businesses accessibility to the East and West Sides of town as well as both Cleveland and Akron. It will soon be home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers training center.

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*[[Lakewood (Ohio)|Lakewood]], originally named "Rockport', is the inner ring suburban home of the Gold Coast, high-rise residences lined up along Lake Erie, just west of Cleveland's Edgewater Park. It is also the most densely populated city between New York and Chicago. Many beautiful old homes and mansions along Edgewater Drive, Lake Avenue, and Clifton Boulevard make Lakewood a great place to see, with a variety of local restaurants, bars, shops and art galleries along Detroit Avenue and Madison Avenue. Lakewood Park is popular for weddings and graduation parties, outdoor sports, and romantic walks; its promenade is best in the west for gorgeous sunsets over Lake Erie and views of Downtown Cleveland. Scenic Park, formerly the site of an amusement park at the foot of the Detroit Avenue Bridge in the Rocky River Reservation, provides free boat access to the river and Lake Erie and is the Northwestern terminus of the Metroparks' 24-plus-mile bicycle trail that stretches all the way to North Royalton along Cleveland's Emerald Necklace.

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*[[Lakewood (Ohio)|Lakewood]], originally named "Rockport', is the inner ring suburban home of the Gold Coast, high-rise residences lined up along Lake Erie, just west of Cleveland's Edgewater Park. It is also the most densely populated city between New York and Chicago.

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*[[Olmsted Falls]] southwest of Cleveland, is a small town sitting atop the waterfalls of the Rocky River.

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*[[Lyndhurst]]

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*[[Parma (Ohio)|Parma]] is Cleveland's largest suburb, just southwest of Cleveland. Was originally part of Parma Township. The name was taken from Parma, New York, where it was probably derived from the early-19th century fascination with classical Italy.

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*[[Mayfield Village]]

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*[[Middleburg Heights]] is a small suburb on Cleveland's West Side and home to the Southland Shopping Center.

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*[[North Olmsted]] is the retail and restaurant capital of Cuyahoga County with Great Northern Mall and Plazas, even listed at one time in the Guiness Book of World Records for having the most restaurants in a one-mile radius. North Olmsted also contains natural and archaeological spectacle along Cedar Point Road in the Rocky River Reservation; the Fort Hill Loop hiking trail begins at the Rocky River Nature Center and continues up to ancient earthworks and spectacular views of the Rocky River and the shale cliffs that earned it its name.

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*[[Olmsted Falls]] southwest of Cleveland, is a small town sitting atop the waterfalls of the Rocky River's West Branch.

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*[[Parma]] is Ohio's largest suburb, and known for its large German and Polish heritage. Old shops and restaurants abound throughout many of Parma's neighborhoods, along with Parmatown Mall. General Motors operates an auto plant in the industrial Northwest part of the city.

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*[[Rocky River]] sits on Lake Erie across from Lakewood at the mouth of the Rocky River.

*[[Rocky River]] sits on Lake Erie across from Lakewood at the mouth of the Rocky River.

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*[[Shaker Heights]] is one of America's first planned suburban communities and has served as the home of many of NEO's corporate, legal and health care leaders. It previously served as an enclave for the North Union Shaker Community.

*[[Shaker Heights]] is one of America's first planned suburban communities and has served as the home of many of NEO's corporate, legal and health care leaders. It previously served as an enclave for the North Union Shaker Community.

*[[Solon]] is a suburb to Cleveland's southeast, home of many of Northeast Ohio's Real Estate Industry elite, and noted in the original theme song from ''The Drew Carey Show'', "let's go bowlin' in Solon".

*[[Solon]] is a suburb to Cleveland's southeast, home of many of Northeast Ohio's Real Estate Industry elite, and noted in the original theme song from ''The Drew Carey Show'', "let's go bowlin' in Solon".

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*[[Strongsville]] is a newer outer ring suburb and home to Greater Cleveland's newest indoor mall, Southpark Center. The largest portion of the Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation, including Bonnie Park, is in Strongsville.

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*[[University Heights]] is home of John Carroll University on Cleveland's East Side.

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*[[University Heights]] is home of John Carroll University on Cleveland's East Side.

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*[[Westlake (Ohio)|Westlake]] is a suburb on Cleveland's West Side, home of Crocker Park, a upscale lifestyle center and mixed use neighborhood.

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*[[Westlake (Ohio)|Westlake]] is a suburb on Cleveland's West Side, home of Crocker Park, an upscale lifestyle center and mixed use neighborhood.

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===By train===

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Cleveland is served by Amtrak with a station located on the north end of downtown (near Cleveland Browns Stadium). Unforturnately, most Amtrak routes serving Cleveland arrive and depart in the wee hours of the morning (like in the 1:00 to 4:00 a.m. time frame).

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Cleveland is served by Amtrak with a station located on the north end of downtown (near Cleveland Browns Stadium). Unforturnately, most Amtrak routes serving Cleveland arrive and depart in the wee hours of the morning (like in the 1:00 to 4:00 a.m. time frame) so they are a last resort like if you have no car.

'''Enjoy your visit, but you'll probably want to stay.''' Greater Cleveland today is a global corporate center where national and international corporations grow and develop from the area’s strong, diversified economy. Poised as the leading center of commerce between New York City and Chicago, Greater Cleveland has been ranked by ''Fortune'' magazine as '''the sixth best location in North America to conduct business'''. Five major industries have evolved to become the economic strength of the region: Health & Medicine, Science & Engineering, Biotechnology & Biomedical, Manufacturing and Education.

'''Enjoy your visit, but you'll probably want to stay.''' Greater Cleveland today is a global corporate center where national and international corporations grow and develop from the area’s strong, diversified economy. Poised as the leading center of commerce between New York City and Chicago, Greater Cleveland has been ranked by ''Fortune'' magazine as '''the sixth best location in North America to conduct business'''. Five major industries have evolved to become the economic strength of the region: Health & Medicine, Science & Engineering, Biotechnology & Biomedical, Manufacturing and Education.

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Fourteen companies headquartered in Cuyahoga County are on ''Fortune''s 2007 list of the top 1000 U.S. corporations. More than 37% of the Fortune 500 companies are present in Greater Cleveland through corporate headquarters, major divisions, subsidiaries and sales offices. Cleveland is headquarters to 113 companies with revenues of $100 million or more, including the 14 Fortune 1000 firms headquartered in Cuyahoga County. In addition, more than 150 international companies have a presence here.

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Fifteen companies headquartered in Cuyahoga County are on ''Fortune''s 2008 list of the top 1000 U.S. corporations. More than 37% of the Fortune 500 companies are present in Greater Cleveland through corporate headquarters, major divisions, subsidiaries and sales offices. Cleveland is headquarters to 113 companies with revenues of $100 million or more and more than 150 international companies have a presence here.

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Cuyahoga County has a diverse mix of business activity, including the following ''Fortune 1000'' Company Headquarters (according to the 2007 list):

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Cuyahoga County has a diverse mix of business activity, including the following ''Fortune 1000'' Company Headquarters (according to the 2008 list):

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* 159 Progressive Corporation, Mayfield Heights - Insurance

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* 175 Progressive Corporation, Mayfield Heights - Insurance

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* 188 National City Corporation, [[Cleveland]] - Banking

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* 207 Eaton Corporation, Cleveland - Motor Vehicle/Parts

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* 198 Eaton Corporation, [[Cleveland]] - Motor Vehicle/Parts

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* 226 National City Corporation, Cleveland - Banking

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* 266 Parker-Hannifin Corporation, [[Cleveland]] - Aerospace

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* 247 Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland - Aerospace

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* 309 Sherwin Williams Company, [[Cleveland]] - Paint and Coatings

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* 316 Sherwin Williams Company, Cleveland - Paint and Coatings

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* 319 Key Corp, [[Cleveland]] - Banking

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* 321 KeyCorp, Cleveland - Banking

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* 468 Aleris International, Beachwood - Metals

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* 376 Aleris International, Beachwood - Metals

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* 594 Nacco Industries, [[Cleveland]] - Industrial Equipment

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* 395 TravelCenters of America, Westlake - Highway Retail

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* 844 Ferro, [[Cleveland]] - Chemicals

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* 591 Nacco Industries, Cleveland - Industrial Equipment

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* 884 American Greetings, [[Cleveland]] - Greeting Cards

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* 807 Medical Mutual of Ohio, Cleveland - Health Insurance

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* 847 Medical Mutual of Ohio, [[Cleveland]] - Health Insurance

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* 820 Lincoln Electric, Cleveland - Arc Welding Equipment

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* 861 Cleveland-Cliffs, [[Cleveland]] - Mining & Crude Oil

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* 822 Cleveland-Cliffs, Cleveland - Mining & Crude Oil

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* 866 Lincoln Electric, [[Cleveland]] - Arc Welding Equipment

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* 836 Ferro, [[Cleveland]] - Chemicals

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* 885 Applied Industrial Technologies, [[Cleveland]] - Bearings

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* 895 Applied Industrial Technologies, Cleveland - Bearings

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* 957 American Greetings, Cleveland - Greeting Cards

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===Downtown Cleveland===

===Downtown Cleveland===

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*'''Tower City Center''', a large urban complex, a retail mall, hotels and the '''Terminal Tower'''.

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*'''Tower City Center''', a large urban complex, a retail mall, Ritz Carlton and Renaissance hotels, the hub of the RTA (Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority) rail system and the '''Terminal Tower'''.

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*'''The Galleria at Erieview''' is another downtown complex that includes a popular lunchtime foodcourt serving the Financial District.

*'''Legacy Village''', a lifestyle center located at the northwest corner of Cedar and Richmond Roads in the Fashion District in Lyndhurst.

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*'''Shaker Commons''', a renovated retail district located along Chagrin Boulevard between Lee and Avalon Roads, serving as the town center of Greater Cleveland's most prestigious address, Shaker Heights.

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*'''Shaker Square'''.

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*'''Shaker Square''', a turn-of-the-century mixed use urban center located at the secondary hub of RTA's light rail system in Cleveland along the western border of Shaker Heights.

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*'''Uptown Solon'''.

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*'''Uptown Solon''', located in Cleveland Magazine's multi-year recipient of the "Best Suburb" selection.

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===West Side===

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*'''Downtown Berea''' along Front Street just south of Bagley Road.

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*'''Berea''', college town, home to Baldwin-Wallace College.

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*'''Crocker Park''' off of I-90 at Crocker Road in Westlake provides a mixed-use "new town" environment with upscale shopping.

*'''Grand Pacific Junction''' off of Columbia Road in Olmsted Falls has many antique and specialty shops.

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*'''Great Lakes Brewing''', [http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/], the Powerhouse in the Flats.

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* '''Baricelli Inn-Little Italy'''. Quaint bed and breakfast feel above fine Italian restaurant and next to University Circle (museums, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals).

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* '''Glidden House-University Circle'''. Renovated and expanded mansion in University Circle (museums, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals).

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* '''Hyatt Regency at the Arcade''', [http://cleveland.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml]. The Hyatt corporation redeveloped the Arcade into Cleveland's first Hyatt Regency hotel. The hotel occupies the two towers and the top three floors of the atrium area. The two lower floors of the atrium area remain open to the public with retail merchants and a food court. In addition, the lobby and offices are located near the Superior Avenue entrance.

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* '''Renaissance on Public Square''', 24 Public Square, ''216'' 696-5600. Located on Public Square in Tower City Center, near Gateway Sports Complex (attached by walkway), Historic Warehouse District and the Flats.

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*The city of Cleveland itself has east side neighborhoods that are regarded as "no-go" areas, such as Central, Fairfax, Hough, St. Clair-Superior, Kinsman, South Collinwood, Glenville, and numerous others. While driving there during the day may not be so bad, at night the areas become dangerous. If you must absolutely drive through these areas, it is recommended that you do not attract attention and remain calm, and do not leave your vehicle.

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* '''Hall of Fame Cycle'''. Tourists can plan visits to the Rock Hall, [http://www.invent.org/ Inventure Place] (the National Inventors Hall of Fame in [[Akron]]) and [http://www.profootballhof.com/ the Pro Football Hall of Fame] (in [[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]).

* '''Hall of Fame Cycle'''. Tourists can plan visits to the Rock Hall, [http://www.invent.org/ Inventure Place] (the National Inventors Hall of Fame in [[Akron]]) and [http://www.profootballhof.com/ the Pro Football Hall of Fame] (in [[Canton (Ohio)|Canton]]).

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Cuyahoga[1] is a county in Northeast Ohio. The City of Cleveland is its County Seat and the hub a 13-county region with 4.5 million people.

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Cities

Big City

Cleveland[2], the County Seat of Cuyahoga County, is the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World" and home to one of the five richest collections of arts and culture institutions in the US.

Map of Cleveland and suburbs

Suburbs

Beachwood is the cosmopolitan mecca of Cleveland's East Side, including the core of both its "Fashion District" and its "Restaurant Row"".

Berea is a small town on the Rocky River and home to Baldwin-Wallace College as well as the NFL Cleveland Browns Training Center.

Brecksville is a quaint suburb tucked into the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks and is situated between Cleveland and Akron.

Cleveland Heights, first named "Turkey Ridge", is an inner ring suburb that sits atop Cedar Hill (the last of the Allegheny foothills), overlooking University Circle and some breathtaking views of the Cleveland skyline.

Downtown Chagrin Falls

Chagrin Falls, named after a French fur trader Sequin, is a charming town in suburban Cleveland, sitting atop the waterfalls of the Chagrin River.

Independence is the commercial mecca south of Cleveland, providing businesses accessibility to the East and West Sides of town as well as both Cleveland and Akron. It will soon be home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers training center.

Lakewood, originally named "Rockport', is the inner ring suburban home of the Gold Coast, high-rise residences lined up along Lake Erie, just west of Cleveland's Edgewater Park. It is also the most densely populated city between New York and Chicago.

Olmsted Falls southwest of Cleveland, is a small town sitting atop the waterfalls of the Rocky River.

Parma is Cleveland's largest suburb, just southwest of Cleveland. Was originally part of Parma Township. The name was taken from Parma, New York, where it was probably derived from the early-19th century fascination with classical Italy.

Rocky River sits on Lake Erie across from Lakewood at the mouth of the Rocky River.

Shaker Heights is one of America's first planned suburban communities and has served as the home of many of NEO's corporate, legal and health care leaders. It previously served as an enclave for the North Union Shaker Community.

Solon is a suburb to Cleveland's southeast, home of many of Northeast Ohio's Real Estate Industry elite, and noted in the original theme song from The Drew Carey Show, "let's go bowlin' in Solon".

Westlake is a suburb on Cleveland's West Side, home of Crocker Park, a upscale lifestyle center and mixed use neighborhood.

Strongsville is home to SouthPark Mall, the premier shopping center with a great all around things to do.

Get in

By plane

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, CLE. Cleveland's main airport is located on the west side of the city. The airport is served by most of the major domestic airlines, and it is a hub for Continental Airlines as well.

Akron-Canton Regional Airport, CAK. Visitors could also use this airport which is a 45-minute drive from Cleveland.

Burke Lakefront Airport. A small airport right on the shore of Lake Erie that handles private jet and business traffic.

By car

I-76 serving Akron and Youngstown and connecting to beyond Pennsylvania to the east.

I-77 starts in Cleveland and runs south through Akron, Canton, New Philadelphia and beyond.

I-80 is the Ohio Turnpike (a toll road) that runs across the northern part of the state, serving Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown (where I-80 and I-76 criss cross).

I-90 also serves the far northern part of the state, including Cleveland, Lorain, Elyria, Mentor, Painesville and Ashtabula.

By train

Cleveland is served by Amtrak with a station located on the north end of downtown (near Cleveland Browns Stadium). Unforturnately, most Amtrak routes serving Cleveland arrive and depart in the wee hours of the morning (like in the 1:00 to 4:00 a.m. time frame) so they are a last resort like if you have no car.

By boat

Many boaters utilize the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway and their connection points as a travel route. There are many marinas and public boat ramps available for this purpose. Also, the American Canadian Caribbean Line and the Great Lakes Cruising Companyprovide Great Lakes cruises that include Cleveland on the itineria.

Outdoors

Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Located south of Cleveland, this park follows the course of the Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal between Cleveland and Akron. A number of older buildings are preserved here. The Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad, with train cars from the 1940s and 1950s also runs through the park. Pick up the train in Valley View near Thornburg Station (8111 Rockside Road), a mixed-use retail, restaurant and office complex sitting between the river and canal.

North Coast Beaches. Along the southern shore of Lake Erie are a large number of public beaches. The largest natural sand beach in Ohio, Headlands Beach State Park, is located east of Cleveland, in Mentor. Cleveland Lakefront State Park also includes a large beach at its Edgewater Park, just west of downtown Cleveland. Many other beaches are available throughout Northeast Ohio, including Huntington Beach, Euclid Beach and Fairport Harbor.

Lake Erie Islands. Located west of Cleveland, a group of picturesque and festive islands in Lake Erie are accessible via ferry. In addition to several[4] Ohio State Parks] located on the islands, there is plenty to do including wineries, restaurants, bars, marinas and beaches.

Work

Enjoy your visit, but you'll probably want to stay. Greater Cleveland today is a global corporate center where national and international corporations grow and develop from the area’s strong, diversified economy. Poised as the leading center of commerce between New York City and Chicago, Greater Cleveland has been ranked by Fortune magazine as the sixth best location in North America to conduct business. Five major industries have evolved to become the economic strength of the region: Health & Medicine, Science & Engineering, Biotechnology & Biomedical, Manufacturing and Education.

Fifteen companies headquartered in Cuyahoga County are on Fortunes 2008 list of the top 1000 U.S. corporations. More than 37% of the Fortune 500 companies are present in Greater Cleveland through corporate headquarters, major divisions, subsidiaries and sales offices. Cleveland is headquarters to 113 companies with revenues of $100 million or more and more than 150 international companies have a presence here.

Cuyahoga County has a diverse mix of business activity, including the following Fortune 1000 Company Headquarters (according to the 2008 list):

Buy

Downtown Cleveland

Tower City Center, a large urban complex, a retail mall, Ritz Carlton and Renaissance hotels, the hub of the RTA (Greater Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority) rail system and the Terminal Tower.

The Galleria at Erieview is another downtown complex that includes a popular lunchtime foodcourt serving the Financial District.

East Side

Beachwood Place, an upscale enclosed shopping mall located at the southeast corner of Cedar and Richmond Rds in the Fashion District in Beachwood.

Chagrin Falls, a quaint Western Reserve style downtown with the Chagrin River (and Falls) running through it.

Art

Little Italy, old world meets new, where this ethnically cultured neighorhood sits on the doorstep of Cleveland's University Circle.

Ohio City, home of the West Side Market, a neighborhood enriched by Italianate and Victorian architecture and breathtaking views of Downtown Cleveland.

Tremont, a neighborhood pioneered by Cleveland's art community has evolved into a diverse young professional community.

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Stay safe

The city of Cleveland itself has east side neighborhoods that are regarded as "no-go" areas, such as Central, Fairfax, Hough, St. Clair-Superior, Kinsman, South Collinwood, Glenville, and numerous others. While driving there during the day may not be so bad, at night the areas become dangerous. If you must absolutely drive through these areas, it is recommended that you do not attract attention and remain calm, and do not leave your vehicle.

It is relatively easy to drive into unsafe areas of Cleveland when driving in the east side suburbs. The general rule of thumb is to turn around once a suburban "road" turns into an "avenue", as is the case with Cedar road which runs through Beachwood and Lyndhurst through the fashion disctrict and restaurant row. If one continues to head east towards downtown on this road, it will take you into a high crime, dangerous area.

Some of the most dangerous streets in Cleveland include Superior, Kinsman, St. Clair, E. 55th, Quincy, Buckeye, and Scovill.

One suburb that many advise to completely steer clear of is the city of East Cleveland. It as a whole is a high crime area with levels of urban decay akin to Detroit. It is relatively easy to wander into the city of East Cleveland as it is nearby to cultural institutions in University Circle and Cleveland Heights. Lakeview Cemetery, a popular destination, lies partly in East Cleveland. (But most of it is within Cleveland and Cleveland Heights city limits)

Get out

Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Located south of Cleveland, this park follows the course of the Cuyahoga River and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal between Cleveland and Akron. A number of older buildings are preserved here. The Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad, with train cars from the 1940s and 1950s also runs through the park. Pick up the train in Valley View near Thornburg Station (8111 Rockside Road), a mixed-use retail, restaurant and office complex sitting between the river and canal.

North Coast Beaches. Along the southern shore of Lake Erie are a large number of public beaches. The largest natural sand beach in Ohio, Headlands Beach State Park, is located east of Cleveland, in Mentor. Cleveland Lakefront State Park also includes a large beach at its Edgewater Park, just west of downtown Cleveland. Many other beaches are available throughout Northeast Ohio, including Huntington Beach, Euclid Beach and Fairport Harbor.

Lake Erie Islands. Located west of Cleveland, a group of picturesque and festive islands in Lake Erie are accessible via ferry. In addition to several Ohio State Parks located on the islands, there is plenty to do including wineries, restaurants, bars, marinas and beaches.

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